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Bell’s book points to public investment as the key to moving Britain on from its era of stagnation.
The new prime minister will be aiming to sell his message of fiscal restraint.
Spending to rebuild would be the politically sound move at this juncture.
If Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves can really convince voters their future vision is truly possible and that the rewards will be significant, they might just be able to sell their difficult budget.
A group of economists wants Reeves to raise public investment – but her plans so far point to a tight squeeze on spending.
Thousands will be left in fuel poverty by the move – and pension rises won’t kick in until after the worst of the cold weather.
The PM is managing expectations ahead of tough decisions in the budget in October.
Labour’s decision to cancel the UK’s next-generation supercomputer is just the tip of the iceberg.
The new Labour government has cut winter fuel payments and dropped a cap on social care costs. What do these changes mean for pensioners?
The row is not just about immediate spending pressures – it’s the key to future electoral success for both parties.
The financial sector is central to the UK economy – so while fears linger over its underlying strength, Labour is unlikely to give it the tougher treatment some experts recommend.
Reeves wouldn’t be the first chancellor to change the rules to suit her plans – and it could help boost economic growth.
Starmer’s cabinet is relatively inexperienced but the most gender-balanced in UK history.
The newly elected parliament includes 264 women, passing 40% for the first time.
The new government can’t keep its promises for growth without bringing more women into the economy.
Gordon Brown’s reforms to CGT encouraged stock market speculators and private equity asset strippers, while it was the Thatcher government that brought rates into line with income tax.
Decades of privatisation have left the UK asset-poor – but a national wealth fund as proposed by Labour could help to future-proof the country’s finances.
Will Labour’s pothole politics provide the meaningful infrastructure investment desperately needed in Britain?
Labour’s shadow chancellor says she would focus on transparency and force organisations to publish action plans to stamp out unequal pay.
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